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Physical Therapist & Owner
Physical Therapist & Clinical Manager
Physical Therapist
Erik has been in the field of physical therapy and the outpatient orthopedic setting since 1999. He has experience treating injured athletes, weekend warriors, post-surgical patients, cross-fit athletes, and patients who’ve suffered injuries from car and work-related accidents. He started his own practice in 2007 and partnered with Spine Rehab Associates in 2010. SRA offers a multi-disciplinary approach to treating muscular skeletal injuries with physical therapy, chiropractic, massage, and medical services. In 2012 Erik’s business expanded to the Columbia City neighborhood of South East Seattle, where he opened Renew Physical Therapy. In addition to working in clinical settings, he has worked with companies like Costco and Pierce Transit to help treat and prevent work-related injuries. Erik earned his Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy from Columbia University, his undergraduate degree in Biology from Tufts University, is a Certified Associate Ergonomist and a member of the APTA.
Erik grew up in Massachusetts and moved to Washington in 2002. He resides in Seattle with his wife and two daughters. In his spare time he enjoys being with his family and friends, watching and playing lacrosse, boxing, CrossFit, and spending time in outdoor activities.
Joe received his Physical Therapy degree in 2000 from the University of Washington and has practiced in Seattle for well over a decade. He has experience treating a variety of conditions, from elderly patients with balance impairments to high-level athletes with a myriad of orthopedic issues. Over the last three years, Joe has also worked closely with CrossFit athletes in biomechanics, mobility, and injury prevention.
In 2008 he became board certified as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) from the American Physical Therapy Association and has studied extensively with the North American Institute of Orthopedic and Manual Physical Therapy (NAIOMT). Further sharpening his diagnostic and treatment skills, Joe earned his Certified Manual Physical Therapist (CMPT) credentials in 2016. His treatment philosophy is to collaborate with the patient to help identify the root cause of their dysfunction. He treats with a combination of hands-on therapy, exercise, and education, teaching the patient every step of the way to prevent re-injury. Outside of work, he enjoys guitar, physical fitness, soccer, and golf.
Megan is a native of Seattle, WA, and has worked primarily in the outpatient orthopedic setting since she graduated from University of Washington in 1998. She finds it important to perform a detailed examination and evaluation of each person in order to individualize treatments, as well as to address the source of the pain and/or dysfunction. She has a strong interest in manual therapy and incorporates its various techniques to facilitate the recovery process along with therapeutic exercises and movement re-education. Megan is an active listener and enjoys helping patients achieve their goals.
Outside of work, Megan often spends time with family and friends. She really enjoys going for walks, being outdoors, dancing and movies. When there is spare time, she often chooses to read various non-fictional subject matter as part of her ongoing interest in learning.
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Sarah is a Seattle native and graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Washington.
She has experience working with patients with a wide range of orthopedic conditions, from post-operative care to work and sports-related injuries. She has additional specialized training in pelvic floor rehabilitation for individuals with pelvic pain, incontinence, and pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. Her treatment philosophy blends exercise, manual therapy, and education regarding optimal body mechanics to prevent future injury. Her goal is to help patients find the tools to take control of their musculoskeletal health.
Outside of work, Sarah enjoys playing ultimate frisbee, riding her bike, and listening to music.
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Brent grew up in Southern California and moved to Seattle to attend the University of Washington. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology, he relocated to Chicago to attend Northwestern University and earn a Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
Witnessing his patient’s progress and successful rehab is Brent’s passion. His treatment approach is evidence-based, and Brent combines manual therapy, exercise, and education to best fit each patient’s needs and allow them to perform to their highest potential. It is important to Brent that each patient feels heard and understood. His professional interests are wide ranging and include treating postural-based pain, post-operative conditions, vestibular impairments and Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction.
Brent enjoys being by the ocean, biking around the city, playing pickup basketball, and finding good Air Fryer or campfire recipes.
Marissa (Missy) Garvin grew up on Washington’s Kitsap Peninsula. She completed her undergraduate degree at Scripps Women’s College in Claremont, California. Missy came home to the attend the University of Washington and graduated in 2021 with her PhD in Physical Therapy.
Missy is interested in how the brain can influence pain and impact the body, especially as it relates to vestibular and pelvic health conditions. She has received her Pelvic Health Certification. Missy is passionate about improving people’s daily lives and using her skills to help clients get back to the activities they love. Her approach is to treat the whole person using a mix of education, exercise, and manual therapy. Missy also cares deeply about social justice and equity, and she is actively involved the American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA WA) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.
Outside of work, Missy enjoys spending time with her family, partner, and friends, playing pub trivia, doing puzzles, tossing around a frisbee, and hiking with her dog.
Chris received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Texas State University-San Marcos in 2011. He practiced in Austin, Texas before transplanting to Seattle in 2014. Having experienced many broken bones, sports injuries, and even surgeries Chris learned from a young age how important rehab is to maintaining a happy and healthy lifestyle.
For the last ten years, Chris worked in a variety of orthopedic settings. He has treated a diverse array of conditions and impairments requiring him to develop a large toolbox of treatment approaches. No two people are alike, and Chris tries to find the treatment approach that fits the individual and works best. Chris uses manual therapy and movement re-education for many conditions, including overuse sports injuries, chronic pain, and post-surgical rehab. Through continuing education and personal experience Chris has developed specialization in working with runners, swimmers, and dancers of all levels. He also does vestibular rehab and treats BPPV and cervicogenic dizziness.
His undergraduate degree in anthropology influences how he approaches clinical problems today. Many modern problems exist because humans are poorly designed to sit in chairs, stare at screens, walk on concrete, wear shoes, live in crowded cities, or eat sugary foods. While the current world is always looking for the latest ‘hack’ to solve such problems it can be more productive to recognize that our more sedentary life and work styles are not normal for the human body. Chris strives to educate and help people to live their modern life while minimizing modern problems.
Away from the clinic, Chris enjoys an active life with many interests including fencing, swimming, running, dance, yoga, martial arts, travel, writing, music, and cooking. He is also an avid dog lover and can often be seen walking with his wife and two furry boys around Columbia/Hillman City or fostering for Three Little Pitties Rescue.
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Emily grew up on the eastside in Bellevue, WA and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology in 2018 from Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA. She went on to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Washington in 2023.
Emily started with Renew Physical Therapy during her last clinical rotation of physical therapy school with Kyle as her clinical instructor. Renew Physical Therapy’s focus on mentorship and continuing education inspired her to begin her career as a PT at Renew after graduation. Emily’s clinical treatments are often a mix of strength and conditioning, yoga-inspired movement, and manual therapies as needed. She is currently continuing her education in the specialties of pelvic health, hypermobile Ehler’s-Danlos Syndrome, and running mechanics. Emily’s goals for patients are not only to treat the symptoms that brought them to physical therapy, but to have them discharged with a newfound enjoyment and appreciation for exercise and movement.
In her spare time, you might find Emily at local concerts, Mariner’s games, or reading at the beach (weather permitting).
Physical Therapist Assistant
Kelly is a Physical Therapist Assistant and Renew’s in-house personal trainer. She graduated from Whatcom Community College’s Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) program in 2019. She has a background in strength and conditioning, as a fitness instructor, coach and trainer for over 11 years.
Kelly has vast experience training a diverse population of ages and backgrounds, ranging from beginners to weekend warriors as well as elite athletes. Her expertise spans functional and sport-specific training and includes specialties of endurance, kettlebells, and free weight lifting.
Kelly is passionate about getting you back to what you love- whether that’s gardening, playing a sport, or carrying your kid’s pain-free. Wherever you are in your journey, Kelly is excited to help you achieve your goals.
Billing Manager
Front Desk Manager
Billing & Collections Specialist
Lana is the billing manager and has worked in the field since 2011. She joined the Renew Team in October 2016. She enjoys her work and especially likes helping patients navigate their insurance.
Outside of work, she loves rough-housing with her four children and spending time with her family and friends.
Ceci was born and raised in Seattle into a big family of eleven children. She joined Renew as a front desk coordinator in March of 2020 as the COVID pandemic hit Seattle. Working at Renew is her first experience in medical practice, and she absolutely enjoys it. She loves to witness patient’s small successes, such as graduating from crutches to walking without assistance.
Ceci’s hobbies include collecting Starbucks tumbler cups and new candles. When Ceci isn’t working, she enjoys tanning in the nice summer weather, doing puzzles, and going on spontaneous adventures.
Nancy joined Renew as a front desk Coordinator in August 2018. She has been in similar positions at various medical practices, including acupuncture and naturopathic clinic, since 2012. Nancy enjoys learning about the different treatment practices and the benefits of addressing the whole body.
In her free time, she enjoys crafting, creating, and catching Pokémon in the wild!
Billing & Collections Specialist
Billing & Collections Specialist
Billing & Collections Specialist
Before joining the Renew billing team, Anastasiya worked in Early Childcare Developmental. She loves to learn and expand her knowledge and looks forward to helping patients with their billing and insurance needs. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and daughter and playing in the outdoors. She looks forward to doing arts and crafts and on a quiet night, reading a nice book.
Sharlyne moved to Washington in 2014 from Hawaii. She joined Renew Physical Therapy in February 2022 and before this, she was an orthopedic trauma medical assistant for 5 years. She loves hanging out with family and friends, traveling, and going to the beach. Sharlyne enjoys refurbishing furniture and doing DIY projects in her spare time.
Born and raised in the Philippines, Samantha embarked on her career in the US healthcare industry in 2013, specializing in commercial insurance. She dedicated her efforts to helping patients and providers verify insurance coverage. After gaining valuable experience over five years as a Medical Virtual Assistant, she joined the team at Renew Physical Therapy. Outside of work, she enjoys staying active through workouts and spending quality time with her daughter.
Front Desk Coordinator
Front Desk Coordinator
Front Desk Coordinator
Nicole joined Renew as a front desk coordinator in late 2020. Before joining the Renew team, she worked for a small outpatient occupational therapy practice. In June of 2020, Nicole graduated from California Polytechnic State University with a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Kinesiology.
Nicole’s administration experience and her education ensure that patients get the care they need from the minute they enter the clinic until their discharge. Nicole is interested in rehabilitation and understands that holistic health care includes easy-to-access administration. An extrovert at heart, Nicole aims to offer compassionate care with a smile.
In her free time, Nicole enjoys reading, dancing, and practicing her photography skills.
Born in General Santos City, the Tuna Capital of the Philippines, and raised in a peaceful province, Clay discovered her passion for sports early on, particularly softball and volleyball, where she enjoyed both the games and the friendships she formed.
Clay’s interest in helping others and exploring human anatomy led her to study physical therapy at San Pedro College. After graduating and earning her license, she began working at a private hospital, gaining valuable experience in physical therapy. Each patient she has worked with has reinforced her dedication to compassionate care. She is excited to bring her knowledge of physical therapy and healthcare to the administrative team at Renew Physical Therapy.
When she’s not working, Clay enjoys spending time with her family and getting lost in a good book. These simple pleasures keep her grounded and motivated in both her personal and professional life.
Administrative Assistant
Physical Therapist & Owner
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Erin has been working in outpatient physical therapy in the Seattle since 2003 after completing her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Puget Sound. She joined the Renew family in 2018 and is excited and proud to open the new clinic in Beacon Hill, providing quality health care and service to more communities of South Seattle.
To address the specific goals and unique needs of her patients, Erin uses a combination of patient education, corrective exercise, and manual therapy. She has experience working with pre and post-operative patients, including joint replacements, injured athletes, shoulder, hip, and ankle injuries, postural dysfunctions, work injuries, and many other orthopedic limitations. She looks at the whole person, not just the injured area, to create the best results.
When Erin isn’t improving the well-being and lives of her patients, she can be seen on ESPN or the PAC 12 network as a division I NCAA softball umpire. She lives in Beacon Hill with her family and you may also see her at any the multiple playgrounds/parks nearby.
Kijun graduated with a B.S in Neurology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California, Davis in 2018. In 2022, he received his clinical doctorate in Physical Therapy at Tufts School of Medicine in Boston.
Unsure of which career to pursue, Kijun initially worked in a biomedical service laboratory for various medical research teams on campus. There, he would be centrifuging blood samples and performing cryo-storage of PMBCs (leukocytes, monocytes, natural killer cells, etc..) until deciding that working directly with patients is more fulfilling for him personally and professionally.
Kijun’s main goal in the Renew family is to provide a broad range of treatment for patients while developing professional interests in treating certain body parts such as wrist/hand, neck, and low back. He is also interested in branching towards an educational role to help future therapists grow professionally.
In his spare time, Kijun loves to dabble in the arts/music through sketching/drawing and playing his guitar. He has also begun to develop an interest in programming for future digital art projects.
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Physical Therapist Assistant
Victor was born and raised in Cleveland, OH and spent most of his life on the east side of the Mississippi until he moved to Seattle with his wife in 2020. He graduated with honors with his PTA degree from Pima Medical Institute.
Victor’s entrance into the physical therapy field was very much based on what he calls the “selfish reason.” He sustained multiple injuries during his four years in the Marine Corps in his early twenties and was eager to learn about non-pharmacological and non-surgical ways to relieve chronic pain and strengthen the body. Along the way of finding methods to manage his own injuries, Victor fell in love with the field of physical therapy and helping others overcome their pains and injuries. He is very excited to start his career at Renew Physical Therapy. Caution, beware of dad jokes.
In his spare time, Victor enjoys lifting weights, listening to audiobooks, biking, playing video games, watching football (GO BROWNS) and MMA, as well as spending time with his wife, cat, and husky.
Front Desk Coordinator
Front Desk Coordinator
Front Desk Coordinator
Drea was born in the Philippines but was raised in South Seattle most her life. She has a deep connection to the community and is excited to be working in familiar surroundings at the Beacon Hill location.
All her life she has been an active person playing a multitude of sports and now plays for the Seattle Tempest, Seattle’s Pro Women’s Ultimate Frisbee league.
Her hobbies include working out at the gym, playing frisbee, and surf skating. She plans to become a nurse in the future and continue her career in the medical field.
Ally recently moved from California to Washington in July 2023 and is greatly enjoying the change in weather. She started working in Health Care in 2019 and found she enjoyed watching patients benefit from quality care. Ally joined as a part-time member and is excited to learn more about the world of Physical Therapy.
Her hobbies include watching trashy horror movies, playing boardgames and illustrating.
Rebecca joined Renew Physical Therapy in August 2021 as Front Desk Coordinator at the Beacon Hill location. She has always found herself drawn to customer-service roles, spending many years working in restaurants before switching to the medical world in February 2020. She was drawn to medical field for the opportunity to provide a more personal level of service and ability to help set the tone for a warm, welcoming, and supportive experience for each person. Rebecca was drawn to Renew specifically for the team-oriented environment and commitment to the South Seattle communities.
Outside of work Rebecca fills her time wandering through the mossy forests and the majestic mountains of the PNW; often seeking out local breweries for a post hike refreshment. Rebecca can also be found surrounded by the creative chaos of her numerous craft projects.
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Physical Therapist
Matt, a new resident to Seattle, graduated with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northwestern University. He has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Rehabilitation Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Matt is proficient in working with patients with a wide range of orthopedic and neurological impairments, including low back pain, cervical whiplash, post-concussive syndrome, shoulder impingement, pre-and post-surgical care, complex ankle and foot injuries, and elite athlete rehabilitation. He also has a strong interest in evaluating and treating balance, dizziness, and vestibular disorders, including Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). Matt stresses the importance of patient education and utilizes current evidence-based practice to address each patient’s specific needs to reach their goals.
When he isn’t working, Matt enjoys attending both professional and collegiate sporting events, traveling, and exploring the restaurant scene in his new city.
Caitlin has been a Physical Therapist since 2014, receiving her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire. Caitlin has worked as a travel PT exploring the coast of Oregon, New Mexico, and further north Washington in Skagit Valley. She has been working in Seattle since 2017. Her experience spans working with infants in the clinic to the geriatric population in their homes. She most enjoys working in orthopedics, helping people to get back to what they love whether it be picking up their grandchild, decreasing pain so they can focus on work, or getting back on the slopes. She aims to provide an inviting, peaceful environment in which patients will feel heard and cared for. She blends hands-on therapy with re-learning movement patterns, building strength and providing education. She treats the body as a unit, always looking for the source or reason for pain or dysfunction vs only treating the symptom. She has received a Fellowship in Applied Functional Science (FAFS) which has helped her to do so and see movement from a holistic perspective.
Outside of work, Caitlin enjoys spending time with her partner, friends, and family. She enjoys being active, exploring new places and being in nature. She enjoys competition and pushes herself physically, whether through weightlifting, bicycling up hills, or challenging hikes. She loves yoga and taking meditation and spiritual classes. She enjoys trying out new creative pursuits, most recently pottery and sewing.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Born and raised in the Sunshine State of Florida, Chip grew up in the outdoors playing sports. After participating in baseball and football in high school, he played Semi-Pro baseball from 2003-2005 in Orlando, FL. His career was cut short due to a shoulder injury. After experiencing injuries firsthand, he decided to dedicate his professional career to helping others work through their own. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science from California University of Pennsylvania and an Associates of Science Degree in Physical Therapy in 2007 from Polk State College in Winter Haven, FL. Currently, he is working on a master’s degree in applied Sports Science. He has over 16 years of experience with sports medicine and orthopedic injures, including working with NFL and MLB athletes. In addition to his experience with sports rehabilitation, he holds certifications as a Certified Personal Trainer-NASM, Precision Nutrition Certified, Certified Speed and Agility Coach (NASE), Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), Functional Movement Systems (FMS) and Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA). He is passionate about sports performance and improving clients’ overall health and fitness.
Front Desk Coordinator
Front Desk Coordinator
Victoria moved from Richland WA to Seattle in May 2022. She joined Renew Physical Therapy in July as a Front desk coordinator. Ever since graduating high school with her nursing assistance certification, Victoria has worked in healthcare. Starting as a NAC then working as a restorative aide and rehab aide. Victoria has always had a passion for helping others, her favorite part of the job is getting to know the patients and seeing their success. In her spare time, Victoria enjoys reading books, spending time with family, hiking and trying new foods.
